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Education Support Officers - Administration

Position Type
School Operations
Commence Date
21 Jan 2025
Employment Status
Permanent / Ongoing
FTE/Hours per week
Part Time
Subject(s)/Grade
ESO 3

Role Details

St Mark’s College is looking for enthusiastic Education Support Officers – (Administration) to work at our Benedict Campus (R-6). Two positions are available, starting in January 2025.

1)  37.5 hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm) Monday to Friday, 42 weeks per year. Weeks worked include term time (40 weeks), one week prior to commencement of the school year and a flexible week during school holidays, as negotiated.

2)  27.5 hours per week (9.00am – 3.00pm) Monday to Friday, 41 weeks per year. Weeks worked include term time (40 weeks) and one week prior to commencement of the school year.

Working under minimal supervision of the Benedict Deputy Principal, the position of Benedict Office and Student Services Administrator is integral to the school community and has a high customer-service focus. This position requires a professional frontline person to handle the flow of people, enquiries and administrative activities associated with the day-to-day running of the Benedict office.

Additional Information

As an Education Support Officer (Administration) you will:

  • Be the first point of contact for the Benedict Deputy Principal and POR staff, ensure delivery of an efficient, professional, and welcoming Reception service for students, parents/caregivers, and visitors, in person and by phone.
  • Perform a wide range of administrative duties to an advanced level as required and support and back up other Administration team members as required. Provide diary and calendar booking support to the Benedict Deputy Principal and POR staff as required.
  • Act as a designated First Aid Officer and provide timely first aid assistance for students and staff.
  • Maintain appropriate First Aid facilities and accurate First Aid records including confidentiality, accuracy and currency of Medical Emergency Plans for students.
  • Undertake other duties, as required by the Benedict Deputy Principal.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Certificate IV in Administration or Business (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrated knowledge and experience in a comparable role
  • Demonstrated experience with a front office and/or administrative role with equivalent competencies. Prior experience working in an education environment is highly desirable.
  • Current Working With Children Clearance
  • Catholic Clearance to undertake paid work in a Catholic school
  • Responding to the Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Training - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)
  • First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012)

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Screening requirements apply.

 

St Mark's College

Port Pirie
Co-Ed
R-12
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How to Apply

Please provide:

  • A brief cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume including the names of 3 referees with contact phone numbers (2 pages)
  • Statement addressing the Position Information Document (2 pages)
  • Applicant Declaration Form to the contact below
Direct Applications To
The Principal
Phone
08 8633 8800
Email
recruit@smc.catholic.edu.au
Close Date
9am Friday 22 Nov 2024

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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